Comparison

Photo Protractor vs Smart Protractor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo Protractor

This app functions as a digital protractor, allowing users to measure angles and radians directly from photos. Simply take a picture, position the measurement area, and adjust the lines to get precise readings. It's an easy-to-use tool for quick angle calculations.

Highlights
  • Measure angles from photos
  • Display angles and radians
  • Adjustable measurement lines
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Take pictures for measurement
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分度器アプリです。【使い方】写真を撮ります。移動ボタンを押して、写真の測定部分を測定円の中心にスライドスライド。角度ボタン、始線ボタンで測定線をクルクル移動すれば角度とラジアンが表示されます。簡単でしょ。(^^)/ It is a protractor app. [How to use] it will take a picture. Press the Move button, and slide slide the measurement part of the photo in the center of the measuring circle. Angle button, you will see the angle and radian if twirl move the measuring line in the initial line button. It is easy. (^^) /

About

Smart Protractor

Features
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A simple and accurate tool for measuring angles right on your iPhone. With camera support and image import, you can easily overlay a virtual protractor on real-world objects or photos. Zoom, rotate, and pan with intuitive gestures to get the exact view you need. Whether you’re tackling DIY projects, woodworking, or academic tasks, this app helps you find precise angles quickly and easily. Features: - Import and overlay images for easy angle measurement - Multi-touch controls for zoom, rotation, and panning - Clean, user-friendly interface designed for quick use on the go Perfect for anyone who needs reliable and precise angle measurement anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Photo Protractor3 screens
Smart Protractor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Photo Protractor at none against Smart Protractor's 2. Photo Protractor also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.2). Smart Protractor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Protractor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Protractor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo Protractor ships an update every 2 months, Smart Protractor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photo Protractor versus Smart Protractor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto ProtractorSmart Protractor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMayumi KatoJun Yamabe

In-app purchases

None

Photo Protractor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Protractor

One-time1
  • Remove Ads2 variants$2.99

Questions

Is Photo Protractor free?
Photo Protractor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Protractor free?
Smart Protractor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo Protractor or Smart Protractor have ads?
Neither Photo Protractor nor Smart Protractor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Photo Protractor or Smart Protractor?
Photo Protractor ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Protractor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Photo Protractor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smart Protractor on October 12, 2026.

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